The CZ 457 American is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 WMR with a 24-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, Turkish walnut stock in American style, and a black nitride barrel finish. It weighs 6.17 lbs and measures 38.20 inches overall. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: CZ 457 American 
• Caliber: .22 WMR 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 38.20 inches 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds (detachable magazine) 
• Weight: 6.17 lbs 
• Stock Material: Turkish Walnut (American Style) 
• Trigger: Fully Adjustable 
• Safety: Two-position push-to-fire 
• Barrel Finish: Black Nitride 
   

Detailed Features 

The cold hammer-forged barrel produces consistent bore dimensions and a smooth rifling surface. The trigger is adjustable for pull weight, which lets shooters set it to their preference without sending the rifle to a gunsmith. The two-position push-to-fire safety is simple to operate. The detachable 5-round magazine allows quick reloads. 
 
The Turkish walnut stock in the American configuration has a straighter comb and more prominent pistol grip than European-style stocks, which suits a wider range of shooting positions. 
 

Usage 

The CZ 457 American is well-suited for small game hunting and varmint control at moderate distances with .22 WMR. At 6.17 lbs it is light enough for a day in the field. The adjustable trigger and hammer-forged barrel also make it a capable choice for rimfire target shooting where consistent accuracy is the priority.

The CZ 457 American draws strong marks for accuracy. Owners frequently report tight groups right out of the box, and the cold hammer-forged barrel gets specific credit for consistency across different .22 WMR loads.

The Turkish walnut stock is a notable draw. Users who care about aesthetics appreciate that CZ includes quality wood rather than a synthetic stock at this price point. The American-style profile fits a broad range of shooters.

The adjustable trigger gets consistent positive feedback. The ability to tune pull weight without external work is valued by both hunters and target shooters.

Bolt action feel is described as smooth, and the rifle gets marks for overall reliability with no significant breakage or malfunction reports in most user discussions.

Price comes up as the main hesitation. The 457 sits higher than many competing .22 WMR options, and some buyers weigh it against less expensive alternatives before committing. Most owners who bought it feel the quality justifies the cost.

Some newer bolt-action shooters note the learning curve relative to semi-autos, though this is a characteristic of the action type rather than the rifle specifically.